Keerai masiyal
greens mashed
Recipe by sneha of Abu Dhabi, AE
a very traditionally made greens and originally done in earthen dishes to acquire real taste....the blend of garlic and shallots goes well with it.kids will also love it's taste.
Ingredients
vegetarian
2 servings
- 2 bunches of amaranthus
- 10 pods of garlic
- 3-4 green chillies
- 10 shallots
- tamarind(size of half lemon)
- 2 tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- salt to taste
- a pinch of hing
for seasoning
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp jeera
- 1 tsp methi seeds
- 2-3 whole red chillies
Directions
- Heat the kadai and add all the above mentioned ingredients and allow to cook on medium flame.
- Do not cover the kadai as this will change the colour of your greens.
- Cook till all the moisture is out and it will start cooking in it's own water.
- Add salt to taste and when the greens are fully cooked making the garlic and shallots soft,turn off
- Mash this with a wooden ladle till it is blended well.
- Season with the mentioned ingredients.